The Cigar Industry Report is a one-stop place to catch up on the activity here at Cigar Coop. It is a combination of the news reports, cigar reviews, and assessment updates we do throughout the week. In addition, each week we will look back at Cigar Coop history. Look for this report every Saturday morning at […]
Cigar News: Nomad Fin de los Mundos Slated for December Launch
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Nomad Cigar Company’s long-awaited Fin de los Mundos is finally heading for its official launch. Owner Fred Rewey has said the cigar is currently in packaging and will have an official launch of December 2nd at Underground Cigar Shop in Fort Worth, Texas. Fin de los Mundos was first unveiled at the 2016 IPCPR Trade […]
Cigar News: Colibri Quasar Cutter Now Available
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The Colibri Quasar, a tabletop accessory that combines the Colibri V-Cut and Colibri S-Cut cigar cutter into a single unit, is now available. This unit was showcased at the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show. The unit features the V-Cut blade on one side and the S-Cut blade on the other. The cutter is engaged by pushing […]
Cigar News: Michael Giannini Joins Ventura Cigar Company
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After a year out of the cigar industry, Michael Giannini is back. Giannini, best known for his tenure at General Cigar Company where he served in a variety of roles including Director of Innovation, has been named the Creative Director at Ventura Cigar Company. Throughout the past few weeks, Giannini had been making appearances at […]
Cigar News: FDA Responds to Cigar Industry’s Motion for Partial Injunction and Summary Judgement
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Editors Note: This was incorrectly reported by this author as ruling by the court. It was simply an acknowledgement of the court of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) response to the cigar industry’s motion for injunction and summary judgement. A ruling is expected in the upcoming weeks. This error entirely lies on this author’s end […]
Cigar News: Colibri SV-Cut Now Available
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Colibri’s SV-Cut, essentially a mashup of its popular Colibri S-Cut and Colibri V-Cut cutters, is now available. This was an accessory that was showcased at the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show. Using the same Colibri V-Cut, the Colibri SV-Cut is able to provide either a smaller or deeper wedge shape. Meanwhile, the Colibri S-Cut is able […]
Cigar News: Terence Reilly Departs Quesada Cigars
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The Terence Reilly era at Quesada Cigars has come to an end. Reilly has announced he is departing the company effective November 1st, 2017. Reilly had been with Quesada Cigars since 2009. He is the de-facto nephew of company patriarch Manuel “Manolo” Quesada (while a member of the family he is actually a cousin of […]
Cigar Industry Report: Volume 6, Number 49 (10/28/17)
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The Cigar Industry Report is a one-stop place to catch up on the activity here at Cigar Coop. It is a combination of the news reports, cigar reviews, and assessment updates we do throughout the week. In addition, each week we will look back at Cigar Coop history. Look for this report every Saturday morning at […]
Cigar News: Liga Privada Unico Serie UF-4 Returns to Casa de Montecristo for Halloween
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The Liga Privada Unico Serie UF-4, one of the most limited Liga Privada cigars by Drew Estate, is returning in its annual release. As in previous years, the UF-4 will be released to coincide with Countryside, Illinois-based retailer Casa de Montecristo’s annual Halloween party on October 26. Since its inception in 2010, the Liga Privada […]
Cigar News: Colibri EVO Released
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Colibri has announced the availability of the Colibri EVO lighter. This is a single-flame lighter that was showcased at the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show. The Colibri EVO features a single action ignition and a wind-resistant angled flame. The unit features an oversized flame adjustment wheel. It also features a fuel tank that Colibri says is […]